hawaiian brownies

Name: Hawaiian Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Hawaiian/Polynesian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/3 cup(s) butter; 1 can(s) (8 1/4 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, well drained. reserve 2 tbsp juice); 1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dark rum; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; ## FROSTING; 2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 package(s) (3oz) cream cheese, softened; 1 - 2 tablespoon(s) milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dark rum; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans or macadamia nuts

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Linda Kauppinen

Greenwood, FL

Updated on Jun 13, 2013

These are so decadent with a dark rum not only in the brownie but in the frosting as well. Its super delicious and so very different! Please dont eat and drive!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 16 Brownies

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 can (8 1/4 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, well drained. reserve 2 tbsp juice)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon dark rum
2 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
1 package (3oz) cream cheese, softened
1 - 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon dark rum
1/2 cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts

How To Make hawaiian brownies

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees Lightly grease 8 inch square baking pan. Set aside

Step 2

In 2 quart saucepan combine granulated sugar, butter and reserved juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Add chips and 1/2 tsp dark rum. Stir until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each egg is added. Add pineapple, flour, coconut, baking powder and salt. Stir well until well blended.
Step 4

Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 5

In medium mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients, except pecans or Macadamias. Beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in pecans or macadamias. Spread frosting evenly over brownies.
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